Illegal mining has been rampant in the West African country, leading to serious environmental degradation and pollution.
The activities of the illegal activities, local called “galamsey,” are widespread in the eastern and southwestern parts of the country, where there are deposits of minerals such as gold, diamond and bauxite.
It is estimated that over one million people are involved directly in artisanal and small-scale mining and more than another million people benefit directly or indirectly from this activity in the West African nation.
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